Daisy’s POV
"I need to avoid him… I need to avoid him…" I kept whispering to myself as I tiptoed toward the dining area. My voice was barely audible, more like a chant to keep me grounded. Sleep had been impossible last night. My mind wouldn't stop spinning, and my heart… oh, it ached in a way I couldn’t explain. Avoiding Liam wasn’t just a decision—it had become a necessity.
But avoiding him felt like punishing myself. Every part of me wanted to see him, hear him, touch him. Yet, I knew if I didn’t pull back now, I might never be able to.
I reached the dining room, hoping I could distract myself with food. Maybe a big breakfast would calm the storm inside me. But as I entered, the table was empty. Not a single dish in sight. My eyebrows scrunched together in confusion.
“The chefs shou
